Comparison Ford Taunus (GBTK) 1600 (72 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 230.4 (110 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz GL (X164 facelift 2009) GL450 CDI (306 Hp) 4MATIC DPF G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taunus | /8 | GL |
| Generation: | Taunus (GBTK) | /8 (W115, facelift 1973) | GL (X164 facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 1600 (72 Hp) | 230.4 (110 Hp) Automatic | GL450 CDI (306 Hp) 4MATIC DPF G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 1972 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1975 year | 1976 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | SUV |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 7 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.4 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 100 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 307 g/km | ||
| Power: | 72 hp | 110 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 3600 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h | 230 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec | 7.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 700 Nm @ 2000-2600 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 115 V 23 / 115.951 | OM 629.912 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2307 cm3 | 3996 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 11.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 17 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm | 86 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.75 mm | 86 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 7 G-TRONIC | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 5099 mm | |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1920 mm | |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1840 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 3075 mm | |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1645 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1648 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 198 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 620 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2300 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 3250 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 kg | 2475 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 275/55 R19 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | R19 |